Beth, 32
Is a copywriter by day, but a top chef in her spare time — and she wants a mellow fellow who appreciates good food and wine.
Jump ball: Growing up in North Carolina, Beth was taught to love basketball at an early age; if she walks by a pickup game, she will always stop and watch.
International-licious: Her favorite cuisines are Thai,Mexican and Indian.
Low-key: She doesn’t mind a guy who is spontaneous, but adrenaline junkies need not apply.
Ripe time: One of her secret talents is her ability to pick a good mango. “If you don’t think that’s a talent,” she says, “you don’t know mangoes.”
Hot stuff: Whenever Beth is making a dish, expect her to kick things up a notch and make it spicy. “I have a tendency to add jalapeños to everything,” says the home cook.
Good company: Beth loves throwing dinner parties, and it’s important that the guy she’s dating be able to hold his own socially.
Early bird: She’s a morning person and doesn’t like to stay up too late.
On the vine: Beth has a tendency to mix things up when it comes to cocktails, but if it’s wine, she prefers Old World vinos to New World.
She’ll bake your day: If you get to know Beth well enough, she may whip up her specialty for you: buttermilk biscuits.
Chris, 30
Data scientist
He is: Shy. “I tend to be quiet with strangers, but with friends, I talk their ears off,” says Chris.
He wants: A woman who knows how to relax. “I like ambitious people, but not those who are wound tightly,” he notes.
Drinker thinker: Chris enjoys playing bar trivia with his friends.
Home run: When it comes to sports, he’s an avid baseball fan who roots for the Mets.
Run time: Chris stays active by running and says he can handle a 5-k with no trouble.
Turn-on: He likes brunettes with curly hair.
Celebrity crush: Alison Brie
Mario, 30
Restaurant host
He is: Energetic. “I love to party and I’m basically always looking for fun,” says Mario.
He wants: A woman who can move. “I’m a great dancer, so she has to be able to cut a rug, too,” he says.
Long read: “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” is Mario’s favorite novel.
Dress code: Even on days he doesn’t have to wear one, he enjoys dressing up in a suit.
Bar order: Mario is a beer guy, and he especially likes white ales.
Presidential look: Many people tell him he resembles President Barack Obama.
Spencer, 28
Designer
He is: Adventurous. “I’ve biked across Africa and have lived on boats and trains,” says Spencer.
He wants: A woman who is in decent shape. “I grew up surrounded by runners, so I like fit and healthy gals,” he explains.
Bookworm: Spencer loves reading and hits the library regularly.
Ahoy mate: He enjoys kayaking or sailing on the Hudson.
Hands on: Spencer knows basic mechanics and carpentry.
Bilingual: He speaks Dutch fluently.
Guilty pleasure: Cheez-Its